WINNIPEG — The man accused of killing Christine Wood is looking to be released on bail.
The hearing for Brett Overby, 30, began Monday morning. He’s accused of second degree murder in connection to the death of Wood.
Wood disappeared on August 19, 2016 while visiting Winnipeg from Oxford House with her parents. Her family spent months pleading for any information on her whereabouts.
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The missing person investigation was handed over to the homicide unit in January. Police tracked cell phones and social media accounts which led investigators to Overby’s home on Burrows Avenue. In March, officers spent several days searching his home and on April 7, charged Overby with second degree murder.
Police believe Wood was killed just hours after she was last seen alive. Officers have previously said Wood was killed at the Burrows home but at the time of Overby’s arrest did not have a body.
Wood’s body was found buried in a farmer’s field in the RM of Springfield, just east of Winnipeg, Thursday.
Throughout the bail hearing, Overby sat stone-faced and expressionless. He was dressed in all black and his hands and feet were locked in shackles.
Nearly the entire first two rows of the courtroom were filled with his supporters, including his parents, friends and his current girlfriend.
The judge will give her bail decision on Thursday morning.
Wood’s parents are expected to land in Winnipeg from Oxford House on Monday evening and will be holding a memorial ceremony in her honour on Tuesday.
Global News cannot report details of what was said or submitted during the bail hearing due to a publication ban.
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